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Chapter 4
Troubleshooting
Checking the Printer Status
Using the Error Indicators
You can identify many common printer problems using the lights on the control panel. If your
printer stops working and one or more control panel lights are on or flashing or the printer beeps,
use the following table to diagnose and fix the problem. If you cannot fix your problem using this
table, see "Problems and Solutions" on page 74.
Panel light state
Paper Out
Pause
Paper Out
Pause
Beep pattern
Problem
Solution
(Single sheet)
No paper is loaded in the selected paper source.
Load paper in the printer or select a different paper source; the
(Continuous paper)
Paper Out light goes off. Then press the Pause button; the Pause
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light goes off and the printer starts printing.
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Paper is not loaded correctly.
Remove and reload your paper correctly. See "Loading Continuous
Paper" on page 31 or "Loading Single Sheets" on page 37 for
paper-loading instructions.
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The paper release lever is set to the wrong position.
Set the paper release lever to the position for the paper source
you want to use. If paper from another paper source is currently in
the paper path, press the Load/Eject button to eject the paper;
then move the paper release lever to the desired position.
Printer cover is open.
Close the printer cover. The printer resumes printing status
automatically.
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User's Guide
Troubleshooting
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